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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,119.92, 18,146.96 and 10,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,119.92, 18,146.96 and 10,625.44 is: 15,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,119.92 : 18,146.96 = 10,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,119.92/18,146.96 = 10,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,119.92x = 18,146.96 × 10,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,119.92x = 192,819,434.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,819,434.66/12,119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.30

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